1. … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Bones'.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, an American rapper from Howell, Michigan.
2. A death metal band from Antwerp, Belgium.
3. A death metal band from Chicago.
4. Michael Miller, a punk infused delta blues performance artist.
5. An alias of Julien Skrobek, an experimental HNW artist from France.
6. An experimental rock band from Huntington Beach, CA.
1. Elmo Kennedy O'Connor, known professionally as Bones, is an American rapper from Howell, Michigan. He is notable for the frenetic pace at which he releases new music, including over 40 mix tapes and 88 music videos since 2011, and his resistance to signing with a major record label or charging money for his music despite significant popularity and label interest. Born to a mother who designed clothing and a father who was a web designer. His grandfather was actor Robert Culp. When Bones was 7 years old, his family moved to Howell, Michigan. When he was 16, he dropped out of high school and moved to Los Angeles where his brother, Elliott, had already been living.
He has collaborated on three tracks with Raider Klan member Eddy Baker, including “High”, “Delinquents”, and “PayPal” off of Bones's albums Saturn (2013), Creep (2013), and Garbage (2014). Bones also performs and collaborates often with Xavier Wulf and another former Raider Klan member Chris Travis. Bones is 1 of the 4 members in the collective Seshollowaterboyz, which consists of Him (Bones), Xavier Wulf, Chris Travis, and Eddy Baker.
In 2014, Bones self-released 5 mixtapes through his label TeamSesh, including Garbage, which received coverage and critical acclaim from notable publications including The Fader, Pigeons & Planes, and RESPECT.
Bones headlined a sold out show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on March 4, 2015. and opened for Shlohmo at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on May 7, 2015. The hook from Bones' song "Dirt" was featured in ASAP Rocky's "Canal St." on the 2015 At. Long. Last. ASAP album.
On September 17, 2015, Bones performed "Canal St." with ASAP Rocky on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show but was cut from the TV broadcast. Videos of the performance were made available online. Bones and his manager Elliott O’Connor, who is also his brother, have both stated that major labels have shown interest in signing him but he has declined up to this point. According to Max Bell of LA Weekly, "interested labels wanted him to be their 'white rapper,' an artist along the lines of Mac Miller and Machine Gun Kelly. But Bones wasn't interested in being remade.
2. Bones are a death metal band from Belgium, with two releases on Bandcamp, and an EP "Gate Of Night" out soon on Blood Harvest Records. Lineup: Stef (guitars/vocals), Jeroen (lead guitars/vocals), Viktor (drums), Laurens (bass).
3. Bones are a 3-piece death metal punk band from Chicago, with two releases on Bandcamp and a third currently being recorded. Originally members of the 90s thrash band Usurper, Bones compromises of Joe Warlord (drums), Carcass Chris (guitar), and Jon Necromancer (bass & vox).
4. Part performance artist, part ego drenched rock star, Bones rips delta blues with punks intensity, and throws in a little stripper jazz for colour. With the delivery of a storefront preacher, The Man Named Bones (the alter ego of one Michael Miller) sings, screams and growls Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll with tongue firmly in cheek. Armed with an upright bass, an electric guitar, a sampler and a drum machine, Bones is a one man blues/punk machine.
5. Bones was an untitled noise project released on the French static noise / HNW label Slow Death Music, believed to by Julien Skrobek.
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Bones Lyrics
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Fuckin' with the same bitch, so I keep my distance
This is the difference to me and you, listen
The money come and go, but to me that never meant shit
Smokin′ on the same blunts, bitch you're still the same punk
Put my parents through some shit, now I got to make it up
Wakin' up, rollin′ up, backstage smokin′ up
Crowds get to showin' up, now it′s time to show 'em what
Just some pussies online, act like rap is what you do
Never been no one to stop, dropped out, now what
Now I′m paid for some days, just for rappin' on the spot
What
The lyrics of Bones's song "ConnectionLost" can be interpreted as him expressing his dissatisfaction with the commonalities and repetition in the rap industry. He begins by criticizing those who ride with the same people, sleep with the same people, and smoke the same weed, insinuating that he keeps his distance from this lifestyle. Bones then emphasizes the difference between himself and others, stating that money comes and goes, but it does not define him.
He reflects on his past mistakes and the troubles he put his parents through, claiming that he now has to make it up to them. As he wakes up, rolls up his weed, and prepares for shows, he reminds himself that he is doing this for a greater purpose than just getting paid. As crowds begin to show up, Bones feels compelled to show them what he is truly capable of, as he feels others in the industry only pretend to rap.
The lyrics of the song suggest that Bones is a unique artist who is committed to remaining true to himself and his art. Despite dropping out of school, he has still managed to make a successful career out of his passion for music. Overall, "ConnectionLost" can be viewed as an introspective track through which Bones expresses his drive to succeed and avoid the common clichés of the rap industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody say the same shit, ridin' with the same clip
Everyone seems to be repeating the same thing, hanging out with the same people
Fuckin' with the same bitch, so I keep my distance
Being around the same toxic person over and over again, so he keeps his distance
This is the difference to me and you, listen
The way he lives his life might differ from someone else's, and it's important to understand that
The money come and go, but to me that never meant shit
Money doesn't hold much value to him, as it's temporary and doesn't dictate his happiness
Smokin' on the same blunts, bitch you're still the same punk
Even if they smoke together, that doesn't change the fact that they're still a delinquent
Put my parents through some shit, now I got to make it up
He acknowledges that he's caused his parents pain and feels the need to make it right
Wakin' up, rollin' up, backstage smokin' up
He wakes up and immediately rolls weed, then continues to smoke while backstage
Crowds get to showin' up, now it's time to show 'em what
When a large audience shows up, it's time to give them a good show
Bones really do, motherfuck your whole crew
He's confident in his abilities and disregards anyone else who doubts him or his crew
Just some pussies online, act like rap is what you do
People who talk big online but don't actually have the skills or dedication to pursue rap music seriously
Never been no one to stop, dropped out, now what
He's never let anything or anyone stop him, even after dropping out of school
Now I'm paid for some days, just for rappin' on the spot
He's now making money simply by rapping, something he loves to do
Writer(s): Dp, Elmo O'connor, Elmo O Connor
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